What can I expect to pay for a 08' GL450??
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Same thing happened to me. I searched various forum and found out this dealer may offer below invoice price. I went there and asked what they could offer. 2K under invoice without bargaining at all.
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I know you asked about a 450 but I paid 500 over invoice for a 550 (I ordered it). Seems like deals are definitely out there on 450's and probably will be on 550's come the Spring, depending on the economy, gas, inventory, etc. We'll see.
But I would have never thought 2K under invoice for any GL 2008's (maybe 07's). That's insane. I guess the markup is much more than I thought....or....these guys are going to have some bad year-end numbers coming out!
But I would have never thought 2K under invoice for any GL 2008's (maybe 07's). That's insane. I guess the markup is much more than I thought....or....these guys are going to have some bad year-end numbers coming out!
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The Spread Between Invoice And Msrp Is About 6%. There Is An Additional Dealer Holdback Of 3% Of Msrp. Dealers Receive The 3% Quarterly If They Meet Certain Performance Requirements From Mb.
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Does anyone know if you sign a purchase order on 12/31/07 but delivery will take place in Jan 2008, does the dealer counts the sale as a 2007 or 2008?
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This is my first post to this board. I have received some good info here...so I thought I should start contributing as well.
I just purchased a 2008 GL450 last weekend. Black on Black with P1, 19" wheels,and other misc options. I live in northern CA and also travel to soCal alot. I started contacting soCal dealerships and was offered $1,000 off invoice initially and was able to purchase a GL at nearly $2,000 below invoice from a norCal dealership. You may contact me if you would more info.
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I just purchased a 2008 GL450 last weekend. Black on Black with P1, 19" wheels,and other misc options. I live in northern CA and also travel to soCal alot. I started contacting soCal dealerships and was offered $1,000 off invoice initially and was able to purchase a GL at nearly $2,000 below invoice from a norCal dealership. You may contact me if you would more info.
Steve
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CONGRATS, Steve.......Welcome and enjoy your new ride. Glad to see you contributing as well.
CK530 - you will always get the best deal on a car that is sitting on dealer's lot since they want to move that inventory first. Regarding the best time to buy, anytime is a good time if you have done your homework
CK530 - you will always get the best deal on a car that is sitting on dealer's lot since they want to move that inventory first. Regarding the best time to buy, anytime is a good time if you have done your homework
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Has anyone purchased a GL 320 lately and did you find any deals. When we bought ours in late August, there were very few 320's available, let alone good deals. I shopped hard on the internet and by phone to get one for anything under MSRP. Has that changed over a couple months? I know they are not available in CA, where these outrageous deals are available on the 450's.
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I always wonder if the invoice that you see from KBB is the true invoice or not. How can they afford to make only 5% to 6%? Fancy building? Salary? Free coffee? Inventory cost?
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Has anyone purchased a GL 320 lately and did you find any deals. When we bought ours in late August, there were very few 320's available, let alone good deals. I shopped hard on the internet and by phone to get one for anything under MSRP. Has that changed over a couple months? I know they are not available in CA, where these outrageous deals are available on the 450's.
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and taking in your cream puff trade -in and making a few thousand bucks on the latter !
Those who post about their personal purchase prices should also state whether there was a trade in the deal , for obvious reasons. We got ours at Bay Area dealer for 500 hundred below invoice , no trade in.
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At the end of the day, they want you in their service department. They have data on how much the average MB customer means to them...and most of the money they make is in the back. Plus the holdback LASCAUX mentioned previously at 3%.
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I got a dealer who didn't participate in the Costco program to match the Costco price of $1,000 over invoice. It was quick and easy. We've bought 3 vehicles with the Costco program and I can't recommend it enough.
I was very happy with this price and the ease of the deal. Maybe some can spend hours negotiating a thousand or so less, but on an $80k car it's not worth my time. I made the deal, signed on the dotted line, drove my car home and started enjoying the heck out of it!
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MKW: We also purchased our GL in the bay area. We did not have a trade-in. It was a purchase that happened in a couple of hours.
My experience with invoice prices listed on the internet is correct. Keep in mind there are advertising fees to be included.
My experience with invoice prices listed on the internet is correct. Keep in mind there are advertising fees to be included.